Productside Stories

Pricing is a strategy. In this episode, Rina Alexin sits down with Peter Moot, Co-founder of Promi and former Lead PM at Uber, to uncover how product managers can use pricing to deliver more value and drive long-term success. Learn about personalized pricing, AI-driven strategies, and how to avoid the biggest pricing mistakes that product leaders make.

Key Topics Discussed in This Episode 

Key topic #1 

Why Pricing Needs a Seat at the Product Table 

Peter discusses how pricing decisions shape customer behavior and business outcomes. 

Key topic #2 

The Role of AI in Personalized Pricing 

Learn how AI tools can help you optimize pricing strategies without massive data sets. 

Key topic #3 

B2B vs. B2C pricing strategies 

Explore what product managers in both sectors can learn from each other. 

Why Listen to This Episode? 

In this thought-provoking episode, you’ll gain: 

Practical insights on using pricing as a growth lever 

Tips on avoiding pricing mistakes that hurt profitability 

A framework for applying AI to pricing decisions 

Lessons from Peter’s time at Uber on running data-driven experiments 

Stop guessing on pricing. Start driving impact. Tune in to this episode and reshape your approach to profitability. 

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This week on Productside Stories, host Rina Alexin sits down with Abner Rosales, Senior Director of Product Management Analytics at Experian. With a career spanning global teams and platforms generating millions in revenue, Abner shares his expertise on team-building, decision-making, and driving innovation in the fast-paced world of product management. 

For product managers aiming to lead teams or aspiring professionals curious about risk management and data strategy, this episode offers actionable advice and real-world stories to guide your career growth. 

Key Topics Discussed in This Episode 

Hiring and Developing High-Performing Product Teams 

Abner reveals how to hire the right talent for your team, nurture leadership potential, and balance technical expertise with soft skills like emotional intelligence. He explains what it takes to create a team that delivers exceptional, effective results. 

Making Smart, Data-Driven Decisions 

Decision-making can make or break your product, especially when data is involved. Abner dives into governance strategies and the importance of validating user needs to avoid costly mistakes. 

Overcoming Product Challenges and Failures 

Every product journey has its pitfalls. Abner shares real-world examples of navigating failures, spotting unvalidated solutions, and prioritizing effectively on roadmaps to stay ahead of the curve. 

Patience and Long-Term Career Planning 

Why is patience the ultimate career hack? Abner explains how thinking long-term and building a clear strategy can help product professionals unlock leadership roles and grow their impact. 

Why Listen to This Episode? 

In this thought-provoking episode, you’ll gain: 

• Practical tips for building and scaling product teams. 

• Insights into balancing innovation with governance and end-user needs. 

• Leadership lessons for identifying potential in your team and fostering growth. 

• Real-world strategies for navigating career challenges and driving results. 

This episode is packed with advice and stories you can apply directly to your product management journey today. 

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In this episode of Productside Stories, host Rina Alexin sits down with Cynthia Petti, Chief Operating Officer of Productside, to discuss the critical role of professional development and certification in a product manager’s career. 

Cynthia shares her inspiring journey back to Productside during a challenging personal time and how a supportive company culture fueled her growth into the COO role. Together, they explore key insights from Productside’s Certification Outcomes Report, including the value of professional learning, the tangible career benefits of certification, and how to strategically navigate promotions and raises. 

You’ll also hear Cynthia’s tips for building a personal board of directors, finding mentors, and setting yourself up for success in 2025. This is the perfect listen if you plan to upskill, reach your next career milestone, or bring more value to your teams. The stories you’ll hear are relatable, and you’ll come out of it with actionable tips to take home with you. 

Key Takeaways: 

• Why professional development should never stop 

• How certification drives promotions, raises, and recognition 

• Tips for negotiating raises with confidence 

• The power of mentorship and building a personal board of directors 

Join us for Episode 10 of Trailblazing Women in Product Management, where host Nicole Tieche sits down with Michelle Felice-Steele, Vice President of Product Management at Experian Consumer Services. Michelle reveals her journey from content development to VP, detailing the skills and strategies crucial for product management success. With over 24 years of expertise, she explores key product management skills like harnessing customer insights, balancing innovation with technical understanding, and effective stakeholder communication. Michelle also shares valuable advice for women breaking into product management and emphasizes continuous learning as a career cornerstone. Tune in for an inspiring discussion on leadership, innovation, and career growth in product management.  

Join Rina Alexin as she hosts Aruna Adhikari, Headof Product Clinical Technologies at IQVIA, for a deep dive into the lessons and philosophies that shaped Aruna’s successful career in product management. In this episode, Aruna shares insights from over two decades of experience, including her journey from electrical engineering to becoming a celebrated product leader in life sciences, recently named one of the “100 Most Inspiring People” by Pharma Voice. Discover Aruna’s approach to leading with empathy, embracing humility, building cross-functional trust, and fostering a tenacious drive for innovation. Whether you're an emerging product manager or a seasoned executive, Aruna’s story and wisdom offer valuable guidance on achieving meaningful, impactful product leadership.

In this insightful episode of Product Side Stories, host Rina Alexin speaks with Marc Klingen, co-founder of LangFuse, about the complexities and best practices of AI product management. Marc shares strategies for selecting impactful AI use cases, balancing costs with quality, and avoiding common challenges that product managers encounter when working with large language models (LLMs). Discover how LangFuse’s open-source LLM engineering platform is empowering companies to build reliable, high-performing AI-driven products. This episode is essential listening for product leaders aiming to integrate AI effectively and elevate their product management strategy with practical AI insights. 

In this episode of Productside Stories, host Rina Alexininterviews Anna Nuñez, Growth Manager of Sales at Databricks, to explore how product management and sales teams can collaborate more effectively. Anna dives deep into the importance of open communication between sales and product, actionable ways to streamline customer feedback, and why breaking down silos is essential for business growth. If you're a product manager or sales leader looking to improve alignment, customer satisfaction, and product development, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to discover how successful product management and sales collaboration can fuel business success.

In this Productside Stories episode, we chat with Angela Fleming, VP of Product at Free Agent, about her unique journey from the world of marketing into product management. Angela shares how her passion for solving customer challenges led her to product leadership and offers practical advice for professionals looking to pivot into product roles. Discover how she applies frameworks like "jobs to be done" to create meaningful solutions, and why empathy and diverse perspectives are essential to building impactful products. If you’re navigating your own product career, Angela’s story is packed with actionable insights. 

Join us as we dive into AI-powered healthcare with AnnePelz, Vice President of Product Management at OM1.

Discover the transformative impact of AI in diagnosing rare diseases and optimizing treatment plans. Learn how OM1 bridges the gap between data and human empathy, and get valuable advice for product management leaders in AI-driven innovation.

In this episode of Productside Stories, we’re joined by Katheron Garcia, the Senior Director of Offer Management at Schneider Electric, the World’s Most Sustainable Company in 2024. With over 20 years of experience in the electrical and industrial sectors, Katheron is at the forefront of driving innovative and sustainable energy-efficient solutions. Throughout the episode, Katheron shares her journey from strategy consulting to leadership roles at Eaton, Honeywell, and now Schneider Electric. She delves into the challenges and rewards of product management, emphasizing customer focus, balancing innovation with market demands, and the importance of leadership in driving product success. This episode is packed with actionable insights for product managers and leaders on how to stay ahead by iterating, staying curious, and solving real customer problems.